Learning IoT with Python and Raspberry Pi

by E.I. Horvath, E.A. Horvath

Overview

• Code tested on the Raspberry Pi 3 and the new Raspberry Pi 4
• Color photographs and circuit diagrams
• 300+ code listings illustrate Python programming concepts
• 250+ homework problems ranging from short Python scripts to web site configuration projects
• Circuit examples
• Labs on measuring voltage, current, and resistance using a multimeter
• Send a text message if the light level detected by an LDR circuit falls below a threshold
• Send an email if motion is detected using a PIR sensor circuit
• Use an ultrasonic sensor in a proximity alert circuit and make a phone call if an intruder gets too close
• Use a GPS HAT to get waypoints and store them in a file
• Use an analog to digital converter to read in data from sensors
• Control a servo using classes
• Upload data to the cloud
• Learn how to access a database using SQL statements
• Deploy a home monitor system that uses the Raspberry Pi Camera and a PIR sensor circuit. Upload pictures to a web server in the cloud and access the pictures on a web page.
• Control a robot using a multi-threaded application

Developing applications that operate in the realm of the Internet of Things requires, in addition to the mastery of a programming language, an understanding of networking, an understanding of how to use different platforms, an understanding of basic electronic circuits, and a familiarity with databases. Owing to its built-in WiFi capability and its forty general-purpose input/output pins, the Raspberry Pi computer is the ideal device for teaching students how to write code that controls electronic circuits whether the code is executed from a keyboard attached directly to the Raspberry Pi or executed from a smart phone. One of the most popular programming languages in the world, Python, is installed with the Raspbian operating system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578549361
Publisher:	Learning IoT LLC
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Pages:	760
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 2.07(d)

About the Author

E.I. Horvath holds a B.S. in physics, a B.A. in applied mathematics, an M.S. in computer engineering, and a Ph.D. in computer engineering. Dr. Horvath has been a college professor for more than twenty years and has taught a wide range of classes including programming, network administration, network security, operating systems, database management, and web site administration classes.

E.A. Horvath holds a B.S. in physics, an M.S. in physics, and a Ph.D. in physics. Prior to teaching college physics courses and labs for eight years, Dr. Horvath worked as a software architect, developing an SMS-based application. Dr. Horvath has also developed a series of electromagnetism lectures available online from BocaPhysics.